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January 2013

Happy 2013 — carpe diem time (begin with the language!)

Part II — Lying labels, involving a “moderate” president and some “radical” peace activists I’ve recently been reminded of the power of NAMING in any society, with 21st-century Newspeak abounding in many forums where pundits and commenters casually describe President Obama as a political “moderate.”  This misinformed view is commonly held by his many supporters and apologists (and the establishment… Read More »Happy 2013 — carpe diem time (begin with the language!)

The “fiscal cliff” resolution — an establishment liberal gets it right!

[In the next few days I expect to post the second installment of my mini-blog series kicking off the New Year with a call to recognize the Orwellian moment we’re in and SEIZE THE DAY (while we still can).  But first, I thought it appropriate to correct an oversight and share my reaction to the resolution of the “fiscal cliff”… Read More »The “fiscal cliff” resolution — an establishment liberal gets it right!

Happy 2013 — carpe diem time (so let’s get crackin’)!

Part 1: An industry shill accidentally illuminates America’s Newspeak-worthy labels. Amy Goodman’s Democracy Now! recently hosted a lively debate on the water-befouling natural gas-extracting process known as hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”).  In my estimation, the winner of the debate (albeit not by much and not on substance) was professional energy-industry shill, Phelim McAleer, whose documentary films have one consistent theme: burning… Read More »Happy 2013 — carpe diem time (so let’s get crackin’)!